The Market Towns Healthcheck enables the community to identify the economic, environmental and social strengths and weaknesses of the town and surrounding area.

People are being asked to make themselves heard on Saturday, March 13, at a fun day devoted to the healthcheck.

Displays by organisations including the Roman Middlewich Project and the Middlewich Folk, Boat and Music Festival will illustrate past and present town achievements and there will be exhibitions about the Croxton Trail Park, the proposed redevelopment of the Bull Ring and the plans for a sports complex at Mid Point 18.

Over the coming months, Healthcheck co-ordinator Stephen Dent and assistant Caroline O'Brien will be meeting with Middlewich groups and people to get their opinions.

The process will form an action plan of the way forward for Middlewich.

Chalky White, chairman of the Middlewich Vision Partnership, said: 'The Healthcheck process is vital. We need to prove to Government and other agencies that the regeneration of the area is being planned in accordance with the wishes of its residents.'

Stephen Dent, the healthcheck co-ordinator, said: 'There has been an excellent response from the local community and I am delighted that so many of them are willing to give their time and expertise.

'The Healthcheck process will build on the work already started by the Vision Working Groups to create a new future for the area.'

Residents can air their views at the Civic Hall between 10am and 5pm or send comments to The Vision Healthcheck Office, Victoria Building, Lewin Street, Middlewich CW10 9AT, phone 01606 841379 or e-mail admin@middlewichvision.fsbusiness.co.uk.